Autodesk (NASDAQ:ADSK), San Rafael, Calif., has unveiled the latest releases of its 2D and 3D design and engineering software for manufacturers. Significant enhancements and newly packaged suites of the company's [...]

The article reports on the introduction of the 2D and 3D design and engineering software products for manufacturers for 2010 by Autodesk Inc. of San Rafael, California. The software releases are designed to help manufacturers develop better products, that range from mobile phones to bulldozers, in a short period of time. The product lineup which constitutes the firm's solution for Digital Prototyping includes AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD Electrical, Autodesk Showcase, and Autodesk 3ds Max Design. Furthermore, the releases are indicated to provide greater range of design, visualization, and simulation capabilities.

The article reports on the move of aerospace and defense company Airbus Group NV in extending its use of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform of software company Dassault Systèmes SA for its additive manufacturing operations. Topics discussed include the deployment of Dassault's collaborative design and simulation applications by Airbus as part of the Co-Design to Target industry solution experience and the production of prototypes and production components using the additive manufacturing procedure.

The article reports that printing company STAX3D has launched the first line of metal 3D printers from manufacturer Markforged in December 2018. STAX3D introduces the Metal X: Markforged's first metal 3D printer. The printer employs Markforged's Atomic Diffusion Additive Manufacturing process that requires parts to be sintered in a furnace after printing. STAX3D provide on-site training, accessories, and service support for businesses as well.

The article offers brief information on the SensorStudio 2.1, a graphical development tool and ICM-30670 FireFly development kit, a sensor prototyping and development platform for Internet of Things (IoT) and drones applications, from InvenSense Inc.